Duke Homestead, at 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting a special guided tour, "Field & Factory: Tobacco's Laborers" every Saturday in February, 2026. To learn a fuller story of the people who worked in tobacco, join Duke Homestead staff on site for a special program, “Field & Factory: A Look at Tobacco’s Laborers.” These walks will highlight the contributions … [Read more...] about Free Field and Factory Tour at Duke Homestead Saturdays in February
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Wednesdays at One at Grace Lutheran Church: Free Lunch and Mug Rug Crafting Feb. 25
Grace Lutheran Church, 824 N Buchanan Blvd, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting their Wednesday at One program on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Enjoy lunch at 12:30 p.m., and then, at 1 p.m., the LWML Quilters will lead a session on making Mug Rugs, a fun, simple, and customizable sewing project that you’ll be able to take home and enjoy. It's all FREE to attend. Please … [Read more...] about Wednesdays at One at Grace Lutheran Church: Free Lunch and Mug Rug Crafting Feb. 25
Indivisible – A One-Man Performance by Dr. Sonny Kelly at UNC’s Friday Center Feb. 22
Indivisible – A One-Man Performance by Dr. Sonny Kelly is a FREE event on Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 3 to 5 p.m., at William and Ida Friday Center, 100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This event is in honor of Black History Month and is suggested for ages 10+. It's free, but registration is required. In this compelling and interactive Black History Month presentation, … [Read more...] about Indivisible – A One-Man Performance by Dr. Sonny Kelly at UNC’s Friday Center Feb. 22
Black History Trolley Tour Feb. 21 and 22
Black History Trolley Tour Celebrate Raleigh's Black history on special trolley tours highlighting the downtown area's African American heritage. The tours take place Saturday, February 21, and Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. each day. Tickets are $15. The tours begin at Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, NC, and travel to Oberlin, where passengers will … [Read more...] about Black History Trolley Tour Feb. 21 and 22
Town of Cary’s Black History Month Events: food, music, film, art, more…
The Town of Cary is presenting several Black History Month programs in February of 2026. The theme this year is "The Brilliance of Resilience." Some of the events are free and some are ticketed. Please make sure to follow each link to register. Events at Cary Arts Center A Night of Jazz, R&B and Funk with Chip ShearinSaturday, February 14, 20267 p.m.Cary Arts Center101 Dry Avenue, … [Read more...] about Town of Cary’s Black History Month Events: food, music, film, art, more…
Free nutrition and cooking program for youth in Durham on March 25
Durham Parks & Recreation is presenting a one-time interactive nutrition educational program for youth on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., at W.D. Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina. This is a FREE program for kids ages 8 to 12. Registration is required and space is limited. Participants will learn the basics of MyPlate and balanced meals … [Read more...] about Free nutrition and cooking program for youth in Durham on March 25
Sold out! Engineering Day at John Deere in Cary Feb. 21
UPDATE: This event has filled up. The Forge Initiative is holding its 9th Engineering Day on February 21, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m., at John Deere, 2000 John Deere Run, Cary, North Carolina. This is a FREE, all-ages, hands-on STEAM event that brings students, families, and educators together to explore engineering in a fun and interactive way. Attendees can experience robotics, 3D printing, AI, … [Read more...] about Sold out! Engineering Day at John Deere in Cary Feb. 21
NC Museum of Natural Science
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free and inexpensive events, beyond the exhibits, that it offers. You can view all their events here. Some are free and some have fees associated with them. Here are a few upcoming free and cheap events. Please follow the links to see if you need to register, and to see if there are any … [Read more...] about NC Museum of Natural Science
Astronomy Days at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences rescheduled to Feb. 7 and 8
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' Astronomy Days will take place February 7 and 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. These are rescheduled dates, due to the winter weather on the scheduled dates. The theme of Astronomy Days this years is Passport to the Moon. The two days will be packed with lunar-focused programming. The festival takes place at North Carolina Museum of Natural … [Read more...] about Astronomy Days at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences rescheduled to Feb. 7 and 8
Black History Month celebration at Chavis Park Feb. 7
John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, is hosting a Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event and no registration is required. The celebration features: … [Read more...] about Black History Month celebration at Chavis Park Feb. 7
